̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷_nə̇ˈzāshən, -ˌnīˈz- noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
1. : the act or process of americanizing
2. : instruction of foreigners (as immigrants) in the English language, in United States history and government, and in other studies to prepare them for life in the United States or to familiarize them with United States culture, institutions, and ideals